food interaction for GLYCINORM TOTAL

alcohol interaction for GLYCINORM TOTAL

pregnancy interaction for GLYCINORM TOTAL

lactation interaction for GLYCINORM TOTAL

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Taking pioglitazone with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.Taking metformin with alcohol may cause lactic acidosis and you may experience malaise, respiratory distress, slow or irregular heartbeat, somnolence, abdominal upset, or other unusual symptoms.

UNSAFE

Glycinorm total 60 mg/7.5 mg/500mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice for GLYCINORM TOTAL

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a proper diet alone or a diet along with exercise. A planned diet and exercising are always important when you have diabetes, even when you are taking antidiabetic medicines.

Symptoms of low blood sugar (alarming signs) are fast heartbeat, sweating, cool and pale skin, feeling shaky, confusion or irritability, headache, nausea, and nightmares. Make sure that you have access to quick-acting sugar sources that treat low blood sugar. Consuming some form of quick-acting sugars immediately after the appearance of the symptoms will prevent the low blood sugar levels from worsening.

Consuming alcohol may increase the chance of severe low blood sugar.

Gliclazide does not help patients who have type 1 diabetes.

Frequently asked questions for GLYCINORM TOTAL

Gliclazide

Q.Is gliclazide same or, better than metformin?Gliclazide and metformin belong to different class of drugs and act but separate mechanism. No significant difference between gliclazide and metformin was reported in clinical studies as regards their ability to reduce blood sugar

Q.Is gliclazide the same as glipizide?No,gliclazide and glipizide belong to a class of drugs known as sulphonylureas

Q.What is Glizid M?Glizid M is a combination product that contains gliclazide and metformin. Both drugs are used to lower blood glucose levels in adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus that is not controlled by diet and exercise alone.

Pioglitazone

Q.Does pioglitazone cause hair loss?No, pioglitazone does not cause hair loss. However, if you experience such side effects, consult your doctor

Q.Does pioglitazone cause bladder cancer or any other cancer?In clinical studies, more people who took pioglitazone for more than one year developed bladder cancer as compared to those who did not take pioglitazone. It is recommended to consult your doctor about the risk of taking this medication if you have had bladder cancer in the past or have a history of passing blood in urine. No other cancer type has been linked with use of pioglitazone

Q.Is pioglitazone safe?Pioglitazone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Metformin

Q.Is Metformin a birth control pill/ insulin / statin/ banned drug?Metformin (also available as glyciphage, glycomet, glycomet SR) is an antidiabetic drug used in treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients, as an adjunct to the diet and exercise

Q.Is metformin safe?Metformin is generally safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Can I take metformin forever?Metformin should be taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q.Is metformin good for weight loss / weight loss in non-diabetics?Metformin is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients.

Top Medicines Prescribed with GLYCINORM TOTAL 60 MG/7.5 MG/500MG TABLET